Living abroad holds many sources for intercultural misunderstandings besides the usual language traps. You have to understand the culture behind the language to see the full meaning of words and actions.
My name is Doreen Blask and I live in Wellington, New Zealand. I offer courses tailored to your personal needs and wishes. If you choose to learn a language with me, you will do so in a motivating and supporting atmosphere and with the materials that suit your abilities and needs. You will also learn a great deal about the culture behind the language if you want to.
Please contact me through my Linkedin page if you would like to learn a language and/or about a culture, want to relocate or need translations. You can read more about the services I offer here.
I hold a Magister Artium in Sinology (Chinese language and culture) and Second Language Teaching from the University of Hamburg and have international and intercultural experience from living in Germany, China, France and Sweden and from travelling the globe.
Besides learning about cultures and customs in different countries, teaching has proven to be one of my great passions and I am successfully doing so since I finished my studies in 2008. Have a look at my Linkedin page if you'd like to learn more about my background!